33 Creative Social Post Ideas
One of the best ways to market your business is through social media. It’s also a fun way to interact with fans, clients, and future business at virtually no cost. However, from time-to-time you may get stuck when it comes to generating new ideas. Below is a go-to list of 33 creative post ideas to keep your followers engaged and you inspired!
- Post a Quote – Inspirational, funny or motivational. #motivationalmonday
- Fill-in-the-blank posts – “The ultimate breakfast food is __________.”
- Polls – This or That? Would you rather eat 100 packets of fire sauce or drink a gallon of milk? Mac or PC?
- Sneak Peek Photos – Candid shots, something in the works, or what you’re currently working on!
- Stats – Share the latest numbers, news, or an article relating to your industry.
- Re-blog – Post an old blog post. Recycle previous content and add #throwbackthursday.
- Ask a Question – If you had an extra hour in your day, what would you do with it? What is your favorite color?
- Share a post – Search your newsfeed for something interesting and relevant, then share it!
- Post a Playlist – Ask for suggestions on music or post what your are listening to for the day.
- Post an Infographic – Find an infographic that relates to your followers. Daily infographics has them for free!
- Share a recent case study or a success story.
- Testimonials – Share a photo of raving fans & their story or a testimonial video! (With their permission of course.)
- Post a photo of fans using your product or experiencing your service!
- Share a great book you’ve recently read & your thoughts on it.
- Start a ‘day in the life’ mini series that features a quick look at an employee or team member and what they do in a day.
- Share a Pinterest board!
- Share photos of an event you recently attended. Create a photo album or post pictures and tag people who attended with you. (It could even be a networking lunch or after 5 event.)
- Start a contest. Encourage followers to respond with a photo instead of just a comment. (Give away a prize for the winner!)
- Interview an employee or the whole team and post their answers to your questions.
- Any recent awards or nominations? Share the news!
- Share any company news or highlights from the past month.
- Thank your fans or followers! (Give supporters a virtual high-five, it can really go a long way.)
- Weekly Round Up – Post the ‘must read’ articles, blogs, or stories of the week.
- Post a sneak peek or a snippet of a blog post you’ve been working on to gain anticipation.
- Share a resource – A website you find helpful or even another blog post or tool!
- Ask for reviews!
- Share a tip – They can even be totally random. (Ex. Organization Tip #33: Color code your company calendar.)
- Recommend a business, vendor, or partner you’ve done good business with.
- Support a cause – Post a link to a non-profit or fundraiser and encourage your followers to give back.
- Acknowledge your raving fans by holding a fan of the month! Let them know you appreciate working with them.
- Any odd holiday’s today? Post about it! (Days of the Year can help you out with that.)
- Drive engagement on other platforms – Do you have a LinkedIn? YouTube? Twitter? Ask followers to check you out on those platforms too!
- What’s in your wallet? Pull back the curtain and post what’s in the company fridge today, what people are having for lunch or what their desks look like.
Happy Posting!
